N2987K - 1980 Cessna 180K Aircraft Registration

C180

1980 CESSNA 180K

Aircraft Description

N2987K is a 1980 Cessna 180K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spielvogel Heinz in Charlestown, RI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 9, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 10, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31689 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2987K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.3450, -71.7944 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2987K was last updated on August 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2987K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
114 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 9, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 10, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SPIELVOGEL HEINZ
Address
9 MAIZE DR
City
CHARLESTOWN
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02813-3911
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50613211
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31689

Additional Details

Registration
N2987K
Serial Number
18053150
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00740913

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 18:52:29)
Airport
Latitude
41.355057
Longitude
-71.809265

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC